The Correlation Between Efl Student`S Attitude And Their Learning Achievement

Abstract

The study aims to determine whether or not there is a correlation between students' attitudes in learning English and students' learning achievement at SMA Negeri 1 X Koto Tanah Datar Regency. The study population was class x students, totaling 171 students from 5 classes. The sample was taken using simple random sampling technique so that a sample of 50 students was obtained. Data collection techniques using questionnaires and documentation, then analyzed using the Product Moment Correlation formula. The results showed that students had a positive attitude towards learning English with the results of descriptive analysis showing an average score of 75,6. The correlation coefficient of student attitude and student learning achievement was obtained as r_xy = 0,232 with a weak correlation level. Then the result is compared with r _table df = n-2 significant level of 5% is 0,284 (0,232 < 0,284), the significant r value that has been obtained in the table is 0,053 where 0,053 > 0,05. After conducting the t test, the value of t _count = 1,651 is compared with t _table = 1,677 for a significant level (α) of 0,05 and df = n-2. This means that r _count < r _table and t _count < t _table, which means H₀ is accepted and H₁ is rejected. Thus the researchers concludes that there is no correlation between students' attitudes and learning achievement in students' English learning at SMA Negeri 1 X Koto Tanah Datar Regency.